Confronting an Ill Society: David Widgery, General Practice, Idealism and the Chase for Change - Softcover

Hutt, Patrick; Heath, Iona; Neighbour, Roger

 
9781857759105: Confronting an Ill Society: David Widgery, General Practice, Idealism and the Chase for Change
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1857759109 ISBN 13: 9781857759105
Publisher: CRC Press, 2003

Synopsis

David Widgery was a socialist GP who worked in the East End of London. For him medicine was as much about the social causes of illness as it was biological. He believed that if wealth were more evenly distributed, society and its members would be healthier. Working in and fighting for the NHS symbolised his wider view of the world. This book tackles the difficult issues surrounding doctors’ roles, including whether they should ignore or embrace the social causes of illness. It uses the unique perspective of David Widgery’s life to explore these issues, and also considers why medicine at times can be disheartening. General practitioners, other doctors, and those who shape and make health policy will all find this book stimulating and enlightening reading.

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About the Author

Patrick Hutt, Iona Heath, Roger Neighbour

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1857759109
ISBN 13 
9781857759105
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
144